'Office Creeper' strikes Miracle Mile district

LOS ANGELES On Tuesday, the suspect walked through a busy office building located on the 5700 block of Wilshire Boulevard where he gained access to a large amount of U.S. and Euro currency. The suspect grabbed the currency, then casually walked out of the building undetected.

Police described the suspect as a black male, bald, 40 to 50 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 230 pounds. The suspect was seen wearing a red and white checkered shirt and black pants, and carrying a black plastic shopping bag.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call detectives at the LAPD Wilshire Burglary Detectives Nate Hampton or Jennifer Lee at (213) 473-0557 or (213) 922-8205. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls may be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 ("C-R-I-M-E-S" on most keypads) using a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "web tips" and follow the prompts.

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